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Daniel Fathers

Acting
Known For

59 Years Old

Daniel was born and raised in London, England to a family completely immersed in show business. His mother Tessa Shaw was an actress, most notably of the 'Dr. Who' series fame and his father George Fathers, was one of the West End's most respected Scenic Designers. Known for his physical, as well as 'Machiavellian' roles, having been a former professional athlete (Rugby and Bull Riding), Daniel easily interchanges between American and UK accents, having moved to Canada when he was in his late teens. He is a former Canadian Armed Forces Militia Soldier and is still a Commissioned Officer in the British Army, as a part-time Instructor, which lends himself to playing his fare share of military and ex-military roles. However, he is also a trained dancer (Ballet Rambert, Central School of Dance), which helped in being cast on stage in the Tony Award Winning 'Mamma Mia!' by Phyllida Llyod, playing two of the Leads, Bill Austin and Harry Bright in the Toronto Company. Daniel is an accomplished equestrian and an expert swordsman, which he showed in CW's 'Reign' and 'Pompeii' Daniel's first big opportunity came as a young boy in front of Franco Zeffereli for the title role in the 1977 classic 'Jesus of Nazareth'. However, as a boy he was much more interested in sports, going on to be selected for England's U16 Rugby Final Trials and reaching the final of the All England Schools 400m Hurdles in which he came 5th. Daniel is known the world over by teens having starred in Disney's 'Camp Rock' movies opposite teen sensations, the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, playing the affable Brown Cessario, an old time rock 'n' roller and Uncle of the Jonas Brothers. 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' won the Peoples Choice Award (2011). On the big screen, Daniel has starred opposite such stars as Oscar® nominee, Ellen Page in the critically acclaimed film, 'The Tracy Fragments', Sir Derek Jacobi ('Gladiator'), Ken Welsh ('The Void'). On television he played opposite Golden Globe nominated Tatiana Maslany in 'Orphan Black', Rob Lowe in Lifetime's 'Beach Girls'. For David Levien and Brian Koppleman of 'Billions' fame, Daniel reprized his role as gangster poker player 'Muff Lannigan' opposite Michael Madsen. As a Presenter/Host he was privileged to present at the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards in 2013, of which the show he hosted, 'Canada's Greatest Know It All' for Discovery, was a nominated for numerous CSA's in 2013 and 2014.

Born

London, England, UK on 23rd March 1966

All Credits

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House of the Dragon
Lord Humfrey Lefford
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Murdoch Mysteries
Calvin Baker
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Heartland
Stewart Forrest
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Orphan Black
Terrance
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The Listener
Dr. Julian Hennessey
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Atlanta
Fernando
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Transporter: The Series
Jimmy Reeves
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Dark Matter
Hansmeed
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The Ark
Avega
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Street Time
Jared Endelman
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The Jane Show
Cute Guy
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The Witcher: Blood Origin
Osfar
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Relic Hunter
Bligh
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Remedy
Dr. Kitleman
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Tilt
Muff Lanagan (uncredited)
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Tilt
Muff Lanagan
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Whitstable Pearl
Henry Wright
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Tracker
Tina's Dad
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Very Valentine
Dutch Roncalli
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Camp Rock
Brown Cesario
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The Void
Vincent
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The Last Supper
Joseph of Arimathea
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Mute
Sgt. Robert Kloskowski
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Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Brown Cesario
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A Christmas Prince
Rudy Moore
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Pontypool
Nigel Healing
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Beach Girls
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Time of Death
Captain Vaughn
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Crazy for Christmas
Arthur Finnegan
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An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight
Mr.Koslow
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Trump Unauthorized
Ivana's Lawyer
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Project Ithaca
Perry Bulmer
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Global Heresy
Male Reporter / Journalist #1
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Punch
The Harbinger
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Murder in the Hamptons
British Reporter
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The Brady Bunch in the White House
Priest
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Plague City: SARS in Toronto
Stanton
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The Tracey Fragments
Elegant Pimp Daddy
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The Dark Tower
Abel Vannay
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Magic Flute Diaries
Jeremy (Producer)